Public Finance Accounting Analyst

California State Controller's Office; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Controller's Office is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Sacramento County to implement and oversee the annual State Budget Act and FI$Cal processes. The role requires deep knowledge of state fiscal rules and accounting procedures, with responsibilities across reconciliations, transfers, and financial reporting.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, permanent full-time employment, and exposure to high-impact public finance operations within SCO’s State Accounting and

Qualifications

• A resume is required.
• A copy of your degree, transcripts, or degree evaluation is required.
• Take the required examination here: Accounting Analyst Examination

Responsibilities

• Read, review, and interpret laws and legislation and prepare the necessary accounting transactions to implement the provisions.
• Perform the operational accounting functions of the central fiscal control system and FI$Cal utilized by the State Controller’s Office.
• Maintain accounting control records in FI$Cal by establishing, processing, and maintaining funds, general ledger accounts, accounts receivable and payable records, appropriations, receipts, disbursements, and other financial records.
• Review and analyze complex transaction requests from state agencies requesting transfers between or within agencies’ funds and accounts. Determine the legality of requests and sufficiency of cash and appropriation.
• Provide analytical assistance in state accounting areas within the bureau.
• Communicate with accounting personnel from state agencies and the Department of Finance to resolve specific accounting issues and explain rules and procedures.
• Advise state agencies by providing solutions to specific accounting problems that result when an agency’s request cannot be honored due to existing laws and regulations, accounting rules and procedures, or a deficiency in cash or appropriation balances.
• Ensure that all documents are sent timely to all affected agencies.
• Prepare account and fund reconciliations and provide solutions to resolve any differences identified.
• Perform analyses of the bureau's processes and forms to identify problems.
• Ensure that the existing procedures meet the requirements of FI$Cal and specialized fiscal control accounting records.
• Identify system improvements and errors related to data input.
• Identify discrepancies and/or program deficiencies.
• Meet with bureau management to present findings of analyses and provide recommendations of how specific processes can be improved and operational tasks streamlined.
• Report findings, recommend changes to bureau management, and revise training materials.
• Prepare detailed accounting reports and presentation of materials for analysis of program and financial performance.
• Per division or section management's request, give presentations and perform special projects by applying accounting and auditing principles and SCO procedures.
• Review legislation for impact on accounting transactions and potential workload.
• Participate in fiscal year-end activities.
• As workload permits, participate in discussion and work in other units within the bureau.

Job description

California State Controller's Office is seeking an Accounting Analyst in Sacramento County to implement and oversee the annual State Budget Act and FI$Cal processes. The role requires deep knowledge of state fiscal rules and accounting procedures, with responsibilities across reconciliations, transfers, and financial reporting.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, permanent full-time employment, and exposure to high-impact public finance operations within SCO’s State Accounting and